Region XI American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) Collaboration Office
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HC-R11-0161
- Agency
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Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $350,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 93.600 Head Start
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Income Security and Social Services
- Eligible applicants
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- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Independent School Districts
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Special District Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- For Profit Organizations
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking applicants for a $350,000 cooperative agreement to operate the Region XI American Indian Alaska Native (AIAN) Collaboration Office. The goal of the Collaboration Office is to enhance coordination and collaboration between the Office of Head Start (OHS) Region XI AIAN Office, AIAN Head Start/Early Head Start recipients, and other stakeholders providing services to AIAN children and families. Key requirements include conducting an annual needs assessment, developing a strategic plan, establishing an advisory council, and promoting partnerships that support program quality, workforce development, and continuity with elementary schools. Applications must be submitted by January 21, 2025, and the anticipated project start date is September 30, 2025.
The $350,000 award will be provided through a 60-month project period with five 12-month budget periods. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribal organizations, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations serving communities across 26 states within ACF's Region XI.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This NOFO has been modified. Section V.1 Criteria has been updated. - This NOFO has been modified. Section V.1 Criteria has been updated.Through this cooperative agreement, the Office of Head Start (OHS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will make available the funds to enhance coordination and collaboration between the Office of Head Start (OHS) Region XI AIAN Office, the OHS Training and Technical Assistance system, Head Start recipients, other providers of early care and education, as well as other stakeholders that provide services related to the development and learning of low-income children and families and the staff that work with them. Under the direction of the Collaboration Office Director, the collaboration office will promote partnerships with child care that emphasize the Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Initiatives; collect data regarding early childhood programs and child outcomes; support the expansion and access of high quality, workforce and career development opportunities for staff; work with school systems to ensure continuity between Head Start and school system goals; and, support other regional office priorities such as family and community partnerships; and, health, mental health, and oral health.
Update #1 ·
Through this cooperative agreement, the Office of Head Start (OHS) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will make available the funds to enhance coordination and collaboration between the Office of Head Start (OHS) Region XI AIAN Office, the OHS Training and Technical Assistance system, Head Start recipients, other providers of early care and education, as well as other stakeholders that provide services related to the development and learning of low-income children and families and the staff that work with them. Under the direction of the Collaboration Office Director, the collaboration office will promote partnerships with child care that emphasize the Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Initiatives; collect data regarding early childhood programs and child outcomes; support the expansion and access of high quality, workforce and career development opportunities for staff; work with school systems to ensure continuity between Head Start and school system goals; and, support other regional office priorities such as family and community partnerships; and, health, mental health, and oral health.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HC-R11-0161 (1).pdf | ||
| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACF-OHS-HC-R11-0161.pdf |
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